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M831 ABP

1995 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 11573,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 ABP
MakeRover
Model115
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,172 miles

Cover sills fitted

O/s front c. v. boot slight perishing

O/s rear back plate damp

Oil leak

Radiator near end of life

Slight corration n/s o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 26 Aug 2010 97,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cover sills fitted

O/s front c. v. boot slight perishing

O/s rear back plate damp

Oil leak

Radiator near end of life

Slight corration n/s o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,918 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight dampness o/s rear back plate

Fail 13 Aug 2009 95,917 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight dampness o/s rear back plate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,361 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

sills covered , corrosion visible at both rear sills

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

wheel nuts covered

Fail 25 Apr 2008 92,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

** o/s suspension heights very low close to bump stop , requires pump up , recheck headlamp alignment **

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

sills covered , corrosion visible at both rear sills

slight drag on n/s/r wheel , suspect brake

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

wheel nuts covered

Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

sills covered by mouldings

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2007 87,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

sills covered

Pass 24 Apr 2006 81,115 miles

SAME ADVISORY NOTES APPLY AS LISTED ON 10/04/2006 REF : 414990806188

Fail 10 Apr 2006 81,115 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SILLS COVERED BY MOULDINGS .

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED .

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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M831 ABP is a 1995 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 73,327 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M831 ABP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M831 ABP registered?

M831 ABP is a 1995 Rover 115, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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